Director - Experiential Learning - 994529

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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

 

Primary Purpose:

Oversees, develops, expands and implements opportunities for experiential learning and/or service learning for NSU University School students within the various centers at NSU as well as in the broader community.

 

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience.

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Provides beyond the classroom opportunities for able and ambitious students.
2. Develops collaborative opportunities with NSU Centers.
3. Works with Center of Psychological Studies to develop programming and student support services with graduate students in the Education Psychology program.
4. Develops additional opportunities for students through the NSU University School's independent research programs, science mentorship program, Shark Capstone Experience, academic teams and NSU collaborations.
5. Arranges, monitors and supervises the details of student placement in fellowships and community service including student supervision as needed.
6. Develops and publishes a current list of summer enrichment activities for students.
7. Serves as the NSU University School coordinator/liaison to NSU Community Outreach database, Quantum Engagement and Quality Enhancement Programs.
8. Develops professional development opportunities for faculty members to support them in project-based learning.
9. Carries out assessments designed to understand student needs, monitors the success of outreach activities, and effectively gauges student learning.
10. Liaison between students, parents, colleges, departments, and other units prior to, during, and after the educational experiences.
11. Develops and maintains forms and documents for program management. Maintains confidential student files, records and databases, both electronic and hardcopy and utilizes data for department reports, planning, and evaluation.
12. Works with faculty, students and staff to develop short-term programs.
13. Assists in the identification of sources of funding to support these programs.
14. Develops learning outcomes and appropriate assessment methods to improve programmatic efforts and learning opportunities.
15. Plans and implements recognition programs, receptions, and celebrations.
16. Works with NSU Ex EL representatives to expand the five Ex EL pillars at NSU University School (Faculty mentored research, experiential coursework, professional growth, community engagement, travel exploration).
17. Serves as a representative to NSU Experiential Education and Learning Advising Council.
18. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Possess superior facilitation skills.
2. Demonstrated leadership ability.
3. An understanding of college counseling and planning for students.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in placement, career development and counseling.

Preferred Qualifications: 

 

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  Yes  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.